White Canes Connect

In this episode of White Canes Connect, we talk with Yvonne Hughes who has been visually impaired for nearly 40 years, but just attended her first National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania State Convention. Yvonne, who is from Philadelphia, also talks about her community activism for people with all disabilities. Show notes at https://www.whitecanesconnect.com/014

In this episode of White Canes Connect, we talk to Karthik Kannan, a co-founder of Envision, and Hope Hein, an Envision Ambassador. They tell us what led to the creation of the app that allows the blind and visually impaired to hear what they want to see. They also tell us about Envision Glasses and all of their great features. Show notes at https://www.whitecanesconnect.com/013 Learn More About E...

In this episode of White Canes Connect, we talk to college freshmen Adison Lemmon and Simon Bonenfant. They tell us about college life and the accommodations they're both receiving at their respective schools. Simon, who is President of the Pennsylvania Association of Blind Students, also talks about the jam-packed agenda at the NFB of PA State Convention students meeting. Show notes at https://ww...

In this episode of White Canes Connect, we are joined by NFB of PA President Lynn Heitz and Shawn Callaway, board member of the National Federation of the Blind and the 2021 national delegate to the NFB of PA state convention. Shawn shares a bit about how a national delegate is selected and gives a taste of his talk to attendees which is sure to be inspiring. Lynn discusses convention planning and...

In this episode of White Canes Connect, we talk to David DeNotaris, a long-time friend of the NFB of PA and owner of Sky's The Limit Communications and Associates. Listen in to a lively albeit "noisy" discussion of his presentation at the 2021 PA State Convention. David is addressing the Students Division, but his inspiring message is universal and much needed. Hardly our shyest guest, David will...

In this episode of White Canes Connect, we talk to Joe Drenth, First Vice President of our PA affiliate and convention chair. He takes us behind the curtain and shares what goes into making our state conventions fun, informative and seamless. Joe tells us what's new this year including a special celebration honoring our veterans. You will not want to miss Joe's talk on Tech Thursday, and there's a...

In this episode of White Canes Connect, we talk to future NFB leaders Adison Lemmon and Lizzy Muhammad Park about the NFB National Convention #NFB21. Both were scholarship winners, with Lizzy winning the $12,000 Dr. Kenneth Jernigan Scholarship. Lizzy will begin her Graduate Degree studies this fall at Johns Hopkins University in Washington, D.C., while Adison will start her freshman year at Rober...

In this episode of White Canes Connect, Lisa and David talk to Connie Schue and Jim Antonacci about the NFB National Convention over the years. Connie and Jim each have 30 years of convention tales they share (well, not all 30) along with their thoughts on today's virtual convention experience. Hear how even after attending so many conventions over the years, Connie and Jim say each one has been s...

In this episode, Pardy gives a teaser of his talk before the Students Division at the 2021 NFB of PA state convention. Pardy is very transparent about his struggle in accepting his vision loss and having to do life just a little differently. He is an active Federationist in the United Kingdom, as well as a supporter of our PA affiliate.   Show notes at https://www.whitecanesconnect.com/008 You're...

The NFB of PA 2021 State Convention is Here! The PA state convention is just days away and, in this episode, we kick it off with our convention hosts from the Capitol chapter in Harrisburg, PA. Jason Polanski, president, and Tim McCarthy, first vice president not only talk shop regarding convention planning but also provide a tour of the Harrisburg restaurant scene. And be sure to, listen in on wi...

In this premiere episode of White Canes Connect, Lisa and David talk to NFB of PA President Lynn Heitz about what is happening at the affiliate level and plans for the state convention in November. Lisa speaks with Stacie Leap, the Keystone Chapter Board Member and founder of the Support Group For Blind And Visually Impaired Parents.